Dasharo · JakubSobota · Oct 16, 2025
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+# Presale device assembly and validation
+
+## Introduction
+
+This document describes the assembly procedure of the ASRock SPC741D8 with
+specified components in [requirements](#requirements).
+
+## Requirements
+
+| Part         | Model Name                                                      | Image                                   |
+|:-------------|:---------------------------------------------------------------:|:---------------------------------------:|
+| Motherboard  | ASRock SPC741D8                                                 |![Motherboard](images/motherboard.jpg)   |
+| CPU          | Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y                                         |![CPU](images/cpu.jpg)                   |
+| Cooling      |                                                                 |![Cooler](images/cpu-cooler.jpg)         |
+| RAM          |                                                                 |![RAM](images/memory.jpg)                |
+| Power Supply |                                                                 |![Power Supply](images/power-supply.jpg) |
+| Storage      |                                                                 |![Storage](images/storage.jpg)           |
+| Enclosure    |                                                                 |![Enclosure](images/enclosure.jpg)       |
+
+Additionally, you will need a screwdriver with bits P2, P1, T30 and thermal paste.
+Try not to tighten all the elements to the maximum, as it will make disassembly
+difficult. Remember that make all connections in the grounding strap.
+
+## Device assembly
+
+### Full set assembly
+
+Section below describes the procedure of complete assembling of the
+working station.
+
+1. Place the motherboard in front of you, this is the component with which most
+   of the operations will be performed. It's best to put something softer under
+   the board so as not to damage it, e.g. during the installation of RAM
+   modules.
+
+    ![Motherboard](images/)
+
+1. In box with cooler find CPU bracket marked "".
+
+    ![CPU bracket](images/)
+
+1. Attach the bracket to CPU cooler as shown.
+
+    ![Cooler Bracket](images/)
+
+1. Put thermal Paste on the CPU and attach it to Cooler by
+   lining triangles in the corner.
+
+    ![Thermal Paste](images/)
+    ![CPU Cooler](images/)
+
+1. Take out the socket cover and very carefully insert the Cooler
+   with attached CPU carefully making sure to line up triangles.
+
+    ![Socket Cover](images/)
+    ![Install CPU](images/)
+
+1. Tighten CPU Cooler accordingly to numbering near the screws 1-4
+
+    ![Cooler Screws](images/)
+
+1. Connect CPU Fan to the header on the motherboard
+
+    ![FAN Header](images/)
+
+1. Install the memory modules into the DIMM slots. To insert a single module,
+   open the latch on both sides. Then insert the RAM and gently press the
+   module downward at both ends of the module and the latch will close
+   automatically. Always insert memory modules in the XXX slot first.
+
+    ![Installed RAM](images/)
+
+1. Install the M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) into the M.2 slot
+   and tighten the screws holding it.
+
+    ![Install Storage](images/)
+
+1. Open the chassis by removing 6 screws from the top panel.
+
+    ![Open Chassis](images/)
+
+1. Install the IO shield by inserting it from the inside of the enclosure
+   and pressing it lightly.
+
+    ![IO shield](images/)
+
+1. Insert the motherboard into the case and place screws in marked spots.
+
+    ![Screws Placement](images/)
+
+1. Connect the cables from the front panel to the appropriately marked spots.
+
+    ![Front Panel](images/)
+
+1. Connect the speaker to the slot marked "".
+
+    ![Speaker](images/)
+
+1. Connect the power supply to the motherboard as shown.
+
+    ![Power Supply](images/)
+
+1. Connect the fan built into the enclosure to the indicated place
+   using Fan extension cable.
+
+    ![Fan](images/)
+
+1. Bundle the cables so that they don't interfere with the fans or other
+   components.
+
+1. Close the case by screwing back all 6 screws.
+
+### Motherboard assembly only
+
+Section below describes the procedure of assembling the motherboard.
+
+To prepare the motherboard the following operations should be performed:
+
+## Device validation
+
+1. Connect the device to the mains power.
+1. Open the frontpanel using attached key.
+1. Power on the device with the button located on the front panel.
+1. If all connections have been made correctly, the device should start and
+   the boot logo should be shown.
+1. Install Dasharo firmware in accordance with
+    ![Initial Deployment]() -
+1. Power on the device.
+1. Boot to Linux system (Ubuntu is recommended).
+1. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
+
+    ```bash
+    sudo dmidecode -t 0 | grep Version
+    ```
+
+1. The output of the command above should be similar to:
+    `Version: Dasharo (coreboot+UEFI) <version>` where the version should
+    correspond to the version of the flashing binary used eg. v1.0.0.
+1. Check in the system that everything is working properly.
+
+## Useful content
+
+* [Building manual][Build] - documentation contains information on how to
+    build Dasharo compatible with ASRock SPC741D8
+* [Board manual][Board] - documentation contains detailed information about
+    the motherboard and its operations.
+* [CPU Cooler Manual][Cooler] - documentation contains information on how to
+    properly assamble CPU Cooler and mount CPU to it
+
+[Build]:
+[Board]:
+[Cooler]: